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Himiko

Type Figure Region East Asia Time c. 170–248 Also known as Queen Himiko、Queen of Yamatai

Himiko was a 3rd-century CE queen of Yamatai in Japan, recorded in the Wei Zhi's Account of the Wa.…

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  1. c. 190–238Yamatai · KyushuHimiko subdued the people through shamanism, unified the Wa tribes, maintained a palace and officials, and formed an early state. Ruling as a woman for a long period, she played a central role in the political integration of the archipelago.
  2. 238–240Luoyang · HenanHimiko sent envoys to Wei, receiving a gold seal and purple ribbon and the title 'Wa King Friendly to Wei.' This brought Wa into the East Asian tributary system and is one of the earliest recorded diplomatic exchanges between China and Japan.

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